Developer (Application Support)

About the role

This core developer role directly supports and influences changes to a range of complex highly integrated software solutions that in turn are essential to achieving the quality of service the University aspires to in all its endeavours. You will be joining a team that prides itself on offering fantastic levels of stakeholder engagement by working directly with key service owners. You will have the chance to join the University at a time of great change and be a critical part of the creation of a cleaner and modern environment. We are keen to hear opinions and ideas and be challenged on how to make the University solutions better.

The role requires someone who thrives on juggling the day-to-day demands of critical services that comprise of complex legacy and with a need to innovate by creating modern alternatives all the time remaining focused on stakeholder service outcomes. You will be surrounded by a team hungry to offer stakeholders a great experience and build robust, modern efficient solutions.

About you

You should be an inquisitive problem solver. Someone who is self-motivated and driven to understand how something works to be able to support and resolve issues.

You will bring with you a few years of experience in php working with API integrations and building web applications using a range of frameworks and including twig & native js . You should be someone who can evidence enjoyment in getting under the covers to work with infrastructure colleagues to diagnose a wide range of issues in complex environment.

We are looking for a strong team player to challenge how we develop, how we build and who can become the recognised "go to" within the team in their areas of expertise to help bolster and better build the solutions to drive the University forward

About our Division

Please find further information regarding the division at IT Services & Sussex Projects: University of Sussex

Why work here

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Further Key Information

Please contact Michael Nickson, m.nickson@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

For full details and how to apply, click the 'Apply' button above.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. 

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